Pre-Medical at UMKC

The term “pre-medical” refers to a curriculum of classes and a subset of extra-curricular activities designed to prepare you for medical school.  You can attend any 4-year college or university and be pre-med, so why should you come to UMKC?  Take a look at the following information and you will see why over 140 students have chosen to be pre-med in the College of Arts and Sciences at UMKC. 

Why UMKC?

• Personalized advising from a pre-health advisor who will help you combine the pre-medical coursework with one of over 30 programs of study in the College spanning the arts, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

• A freshman seminar for pre-health students covering admission to health professions, medical case studies, and controversial bioethical issues.

• Medical related research projects with faculty

• An optional minor in Healing and Humanities which enables students to explore the complicated nature of health care relationships by integrating knowledge from the arts and humanities with the social and natural sciences. 

Real-World Experience

Seminars, guest lecturers, and other events on campus will give you opportunities to meet students with similar interests and goals and to meet and learn from practicing healthcare professionals.  Because UKMC is located in the middle of a large city, there are many part-time and summer employment opportunities for students who want to get some practical health care-related experience or shadow professionals in the field.

College of Arts and Sciences Faculty

The College of Arts and Sciences faculty includes several Fulbright Scholars, five University of Missouri Curators’ Professors (the university’s highest teaching distinction) and many recipients of outstanding research and teaching awards.

Pre-Medical Society

Students interested in health-related professions can come together through the Pre-Medical Society student organization.  The Pre-Medical Society coordinates guest speakers from the healthcare field including current students and admissions representatives from a variety of health professional schools.  Students also participate in a number of volunteer activities and learn of the many opportunities to become involved with Kansas City’s healthcare field.  The numerous leadership positions within the organization allow students the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills for their future profession.  Pre-Medical Society students commonly also join the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and participate in regional conferences sponsored by AMSA.

Careers

The career outlook for health-related professions is outstanding for both the short and long term.  Health care is definitely one of the hottest fields, measured by growth in the number and types of jobs available, job satisfaction, and salaries offered.

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Course Requirements

Majors, Minors and 4-year Plans

Characteristics of a Successful Pre-Med Student

Pre-Medical Society

MCAT

Applying to Medical School

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